Trailer device and vehicle

Abstract

The utility model provides a trailer device and a vehicle, and belongs to the technical field of vehicle traction parts, the trailer device comprises a fixing frame, a mounting piece and a reinforcing piece, the fixing frame is used for being connected with a vehicle body, and the fixing frame is provided with a containing groove; the mounting piece is inserted into the containing groove and connected with the fixing frame, and a locking groove for containing a tow hook is formed in the mounting piece; the reinforcing part comprises a reinforcing area and fixing areas arranged on the two opposite sides of the reinforcing area, the reinforcing area limits the installation part in the front-back direction, and the fixing areas are connected to the fixing frame. The utility model provides a trailer device and a vehicle and aims to solve the problems that in the prior art, connection between a trailer hook and an installation piece and connection between the installation piece and a fixing frame are not firm enough, an object to be dragged is prone to being separated from the vehicle, and safety accidents are caused.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of vehicle traction components, and more specifically, relates to a trailer device and a vehicle. Background Art

[0002] People have diverse demands for car performance. Some people pursue speed and handling performance, while others need greater load capacity and flexibility. The emergence of trailer hooks provides more choices and possibilities for car use. It can help car owners increase the transportation capacity of the vehicle to meet various work and life needs; it can also provide help and rescue in emergencies.

[0003] The current trailer device is mainly arranged at the rear part of the vehicle body (such as the rear anti-collision beam and rear longitudinal beam of the vehicle), generally including a fixing frame and a hook mounting part connected to the fixing frame, the fixing frame is connected to the vehicle body, the mounting part is connected to the fixing frame by welding or screwing, and is detachably connected to the trailer hook. After the trailer hook is hooked with the object to be towed, as the vehicle travels, the trailer hook will be subjected to a large traction force, which will increase the tension between the trailer hook and the mounting part, and between the mounting part and the fixing frame, and the trailer hook is prone to separation from the mounting part, or the mounting part is prone to separation from the fixing frame. During the towing process, once the trailer hook is separated from the mounting part, or the mounting part is separated from the fixing frame, the object to be towed will be separated from the vehicle, which is very likely to cause a safety accident. Utility Model Content

[0004] The utility model aims to provide a towing device and a vehicle, aiming to solve the problem in the prior art that the connection between the towing hook and the mounting member, and between the mounting member and the fixing frame is not firm enough, which easily causes the towed object to be separated from the vehicle and causes a safety accident.

[0005] In order to achieve the above purpose, the technical solution adopted by the utility model is:

[0006] In a first aspect, a trailer device is provided, comprising:

[0007] A fixing frame, used to be connected to the vehicle body, and the fixing frame is provided with a receiving groove;

[0008] A mounting member, inserted into the receiving groove and connected to the fixing frame, the mounting member being provided with a locking groove for receiving the trailer hook; and

[0009] The reinforcing member is connected to the fixing frame and is arranged corresponding to the mounting member.

[0010] In combination with the first aspect, in a possible implementation, the accommodating groove is opened at the top or bottom of the fixing frame, the accommodating groove includes a limiting area and an installation area located at least on one side of the limiting area along the left-right direction, the limiting area is connected to the outside along the front-to-back direction, the installation component includes a limiting portion and an installation portion located at least on one side of the limiting portion along the left-to-right direction, the limiting portion is inserted in the limiting area and extends outside the limiting area along the front-to-back direction, the installation portion is inserted in the installation area and connected to the fixing frame.

[0011] In combination with the first aspect, in a possible implementation, the reinforcement member includes a reinforcement area and a fixing area arranged on opposite sides of the reinforcement area, the reinforcement area is adapted to the outer peripheral surface of the mounting member and is arranged corresponding to the limiting portion, the reinforcement area limits the limiting portion in the front and rear directions, and the fixing area is connected to the fixing frame.

[0012] In combination with the first aspect, in a possible implementation manner, the fixing frame includes:

[0013] A crossbeam extending in the left-right direction, wherein the receiving groove is provided on the crossbeam;

[0014] The mounting bracket comprises a connecting plate and a mounting plate which are distributed at an angle, wherein the connecting plate is connected to the end of the cross beam, and the mounting plate is connected to the vehicle body.

[0015] In combination with the first aspect, in a possible implementation manner, the connecting plate is provided with a connecting hole adapted to the crossbeam, and the crossbeam is inserted into the connecting hole.

[0016] In combination with the first aspect, in a possible implementation manner, the mounting bracket further includes a reinforcing member respectively connected to the connecting plate and the mounting plate.

[0017] In combination with the first aspect, in a possible implementation manner, the fixing frame further includes a reinforcing member respectively connected to the connecting plate and the crossbeam.

[0018] In combination with the first aspect, in a possible implementation manner, the trailer device further includes a support member connected to the fixing frame, and the support member is further connected to the vehicle body.

[0019] In combination with the first aspect, in a possible implementation, the support member includes a first support portion, a connecting portion, and a second support portion that are sequentially distributed at an angle, the first support portion is connected to the fixing frame, and the second support portion is connected to the vehicle body.

[0020] The beneficial effect of the trailer device provided by the utility model is that: compared with the prior art, the trailer device of the utility model inserts the mounting piece into the receiving groove provided by the fixing frame, thereby increasing the contact area with the fixing frame and improving the tightness of the connection. A reinforcing piece is arranged outside the mounting piece, and the reinforcing piece is connected to the fixing frame, which not only increases the strength of the mounting piece, but also limits the mounting piece in the front and rear directions, further increasing the stability and firmness of the connection between the mounting piece and the fixing frame. In addition, since the mounting piece is provided with a locking groove, the trailer hook is inserted into the locking groove, which improves the connection firmness between the trailer hook and the mounting piece relative to the welding or screwing installation method. The utility model avoids the separation of the towed object and the vehicle during the towing process by increasing the connection stability and firmness between the mounting piece and the fixing frame, and the trailer hook and the mounting piece, thereby improving the reliability and safety of the towing process.

[0021] In a second aspect, an embodiment of the utility model further provides a vehicle, comprising any one of the trailer devices described above.

[0022] The beneficial effect of the vehicle provided by the utility model is that: compared with the prior art, the vehicle of the utility model adopts the above-mentioned trailer device, and the mounting piece is inserted into the receiving groove provided in the fixing frame, thereby increasing the contact area with the fixing frame and improving the tightness of the connection. A reinforcement piece is arranged outside the mounting piece, and the reinforcement piece is connected to the fixing frame, which not only increases the strength of the mounting piece, but also limits the mounting piece in the front and rear directions, further increasing the stability and firmness of the connection between the mounting piece and the fixing frame. In addition, since the mounting piece is provided with a locking groove, the trailer hook is inserted into the locking groove, which improves the connection firmness between the trailer hook and the mounting piece relative to the welding or screwing installation method. The utility model avoids the separation of the towing object and the vehicle during the towing process by increasing the connection stability and firmness between the mounting piece and the fixing frame, and the trailer hook and the mounting piece, thereby improving the reliability and safety of the towing process. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0024] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of a trailer device provided by an embodiment of the utility model;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the crossbeam used in the embodiment of the utility model;

[0026] Figure 3A partial schematic diagram of a trailer device provided by an embodiment of the utility model;

[0027] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the mounting bracket used in the embodiment of the utility model;

[0028] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the structure of the support member used in the embodiment of the utility model;

[0029] Figure 6 This is a schematic structural diagram of the mounting member and the reinforcing member used in the embodiment of the utility model.

[0030] In the figure: 1. fixing frame; 101. crossbeam; 1011. installation area; 1012. limiting area; 102. mounting bracket; 1021. connecting plate; 1022. mounting plate; 1023. reinforcing member; 1024. connecting hole; 2. mounting member; 201. limiting portion; 202. mounting portion; 3. reinforcing member; 301. reinforcing area; 302. fixing area; 4. supporting member; 401. first supporting portion; 402. second supporting portion; 403. connecting portion; 5. reinforcing member. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] In order to make the technical problems, technical solutions and beneficial effects to be solved by the present invention more clearly understood, the present invention is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present invention and are not used to limit the present invention.

[0032] In the claims, specification and the above-mentioned drawings of the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly defined, the terms "first", "second" or "third" are used to distinguish different objects, rather than to describe a specific order. The directional terms "upper" and "lower" in the claims, specification and drawings of the present utility model are the same as the up-down direction of the vehicle body, the terms "left" and "right" are the same as the left-right direction of the vehicle body, the terms "front" and "rear" are the same as the front-back direction of the vehicle body, and the term "inside" is the side adjacent to the passenger compartment in the left-right direction of the vehicle body, and vice versa. "outside". Unless otherwise specified, other directional words, such as "vertical", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", etc., indicating directions or positional relationships are based on the directions and positional relationships shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present utility model and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction or be constructed and operated in a specific direction, so it cannot be understood as limiting the specific protection scope of the present utility model. In the claims, specification and the above drawings of the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly defined, if the term "fixed connection" or "fixed connection" is used, it should be understood in a broad sense, that is, any connection method without displacement relationship and relative rotation relationship between the two, that is, including non-detachable fixed connection, detachable fixed connection, integrated connection and fixed connection through other devices or elements. In the claims, specification and the above drawings of the present utility model, if the terms "including", "having" and their variations are used, it is intended to mean "including but not limited to".

[0033] Please also read Figures 1 to 6 The trailer device and vehicle provided by the utility model are now described. The trailer device includes a fixing frame 1, a mounting member 2 and a reinforcing member 3. The fixing frame 1 is used to connect with the vehicle body and has a receiving groove. The mounting member 2 is inserted into the receiving groove and connected with the fixing frame 1. The mounting member 2 has a locking groove for receiving the trailer hook. The reinforcing member 3 includes a reinforcing area 301 and a fixing area 302 provided on opposite sides of the reinforcing area 301. The reinforcing area 301 limits the mounting member 2 in the front-rear direction and the fixing area 302 is connected to the fixing frame 1.

[0034] Compared with the prior art, the trailer device provided by the utility model inserts the mounting member 2 into the receiving groove provided in the fixing frame 1, thereby increasing the contact area with the fixing frame 1 and improving the tightness of the connection. A reinforcing member 3 is provided outside the mounting member 2, and the reinforcing member 3 is connected to the fixing frame 1, which not only increases the strength of the mounting member 2, but also limits the mounting member 2 in the front and rear directions, further increasing the stability and firmness of the connection between the mounting member 2 and the fixing frame 1. In addition, since the mounting member 2 is provided with a locking groove, the trailer hook is inserted into the locking groove, which improves the connection firmness between the trailer hook and the mounting member 2 compared to the welding or screwing installation method. The utility model increases the connection stability and firmness between the mounting member 2 and the fixing frame 1, and between the trailer hook and the mounting member 2, thereby avoiding the separation of the towed object from the vehicle during the towing process, thereby improving the reliability and safety of the towing process.

[0035] In some embodiments, see Figure 1 to Figure 2 The accommodating groove is opened at the top or bottom of the fixing frame 1, and the accommodating groove includes a limiting area 1012 and an installation area 1011 located at least on one side of the limiting area 1012 along the left-right direction, and the limiting area 1012 is connected to the outside along the front-to-back direction. The mounting member 2 includes a limiting portion 201 and an installation portion 202 located at least on one side of the limiting portion 201 along the left-to-right direction, and the limiting portion 201 is inserted in the limiting area 1012 and extends to the outside of the limiting area 1012 along the front-to-back direction. The installation portion 202 is inserted in the installation area 1011 and connected to the fixing frame 1.

[0036] The mounting member 2 is inserted into the receiving groove along the up-down direction, the mounting portion 202 is inserted into the mounting area 1011, the limiting portion 201 corresponds to the limiting area 1012, and extends out of the receiving groove along the front-back direction, so that the limiting portion 201 abuts against the fixing frame 1 along the left-right direction, and the mounting member 2 is limited in the left-right direction. In this embodiment, the mounting portion 202 is inserted into the mounting area 1011, and the mounting member 2 is limited in the front-back direction, and the limiting portion 201 limits the mounting member 2 in the left-right direction, thereby increasing the stability of the mounting member 2 and the firmness after being connected to the fixing frame 1.

[0037] Optionally, the mounting portion 202 is screwed or welded to the fixing frame 1 .

[0038] In some embodiments, see Figure 6 The reinforcement member 3 includes a reinforcement area 301 and fixed areas 302 arranged on opposite sides of the reinforcement area 301. The reinforcement area 301 is adapted to the outer peripheral surface of the mounting member 2 and is arranged corresponding to the limiting portion 201. The reinforcement area 301 limits the limiting portion 201 in the front and rear directions, and the fixed area 302 is connected to the fixing frame 1.

[0039] The reinforcement area 301 is located outside the limiting portion 201 and is attached to the limiting portion 201, limiting the limiting portion 201 in the front-to-back direction. The fixing area 302 is connected to the fixing frame 1, so as to fix and install the reinforcement member 3. In this embodiment, the reinforcement area 301 is adapted to the limiting portion 201, which not only increases the contact area with the limiting portion 201 and improves the strength of the limiting portion 201, but also can limit the limiting portion 201 in the left-right direction, thereby increasing the stability of the limiting portion 201.

[0040] Optionally, two reinforcement members 3 are provided, respectively located at the front and rear sides of the fixing frame 1 , so as to clamp and fix the limiting portion 201 .

[0041] In some embodiments, see Figures 1 to 4 The fixing frame 1 includes a crossbeam 101 and a mounting bracket 102. The crossbeam 101 extends in the left-right direction, and the receiving groove is opened on the crossbeam 101; the mounting bracket 102 includes a connecting plate 1021 and a mounting plate 1022 distributed at an angle. The connecting plate 1021 is connected to the end of the crossbeam 101, and the mounting plate 1022 is connected to the vehicle body.

[0042] The connecting plate 1021 and the mounting plate 1022 are arranged at an angle, which is higher than the flat plate structure in strength, and the strength and bending resistance of the mounting bracket 102 can be ensured without increasing the thickness thereof, which is conducive to achieving the lightweight of the whole vehicle. In addition, the connecting plate 1021 and the mounting plate 1022 arranged at an angle can also avoid other components in the vehicle, which is conducive to achieving a reasonable layout in the vehicle.

[0043] Optionally, the mounting plate 1022 is connected to the rear side of the connecting plate 1021 .

[0044] In some embodiments, see Figure 4 The connecting plate 1021 is provided with a connecting hole 1024 adapted to the crossbeam 101 , and the crossbeam 101 is inserted into the connecting hole 1024 .

[0045] This embodiment adopts a plug-in fitting method to achieve the connection and fixation between the beam 101 and the connecting plate 1021. On the one hand, it increases the contact area between the beam 101 and the connecting plate 1021 and improves the firmness of the connection. On the other hand, after the beam 101 is inserted into the connecting hole 1024, the beam 101 is limited in a direction perpendicular to the axis of the connecting hole 1024 to ensure the stability of the beam 101.

[0046] Optionally, the crossbeam 101 is welded to the connecting plate 1021 .

[0047] In some embodiments, see Figure 4 The mounting bracket 102 further includes a reinforcing member 1023 connected to the connecting plate 1021 and the mounting plate 1022 respectively.

[0048] The reinforcement member 1023 is respectively connected to the connecting plate 1021 and the mounting plate 1022 to prevent the mounting bracket 102 from deforming after being subjected to force, thereby causing the angle between the mounting plate 1022 and the connecting plate 1021 to change, thereby ensuring the position stability of the mounting plate 1022 and the connecting plate 1021 and improving the strength of the mounting bracket 102.

[0049] Optionally, a plurality of reinforcing members 1023 are provided, and the plurality of reinforcing members 1023 are sequentially spaced and distributed along the vertical direction. The plurality of reinforcing members 1023 can ensure that the strength of the connection between the connecting plate 1021 and the mounting plate 1022 is uniform.

[0050] Optionally, the reinforcement member 1023 is a triangular member, and the triangle has stability, further ensuring the stability between the connecting plate 1021 and the mounting plate 1022 .

[0051] In some embodiments, see Figure 1 The fixing frame 1 further includes a reinforcing member 5 connected to the connecting plate 1021 and the crossbeam 101 respectively.

[0052] The reinforcement member 5 increases the strength of the connection between the cross beam 101 and the connecting plate 1021 , and reduces the probability of the connecting plate 1021 being separated from the cross beam 101 .

[0053] Optionally, the reinforcement member 5 and the reinforcement member 1023 are respectively located on both sides of the connecting plate 1021 along the left-right direction.

[0054] Optionally, the reinforcement member 5 is a triangular member, and the triangle has stability, which further ensures the stability between the connecting plate 1021 and the beam 101 .

[0055] Optionally, a plurality of reinforcing members 5 are provided, and the plurality of reinforcing members 5 are sequentially spaced apart and distributed along the up-down direction.

[0056] In some embodiments, see Figure 3 and Figure 5 The trailer device further includes a support member 4 connected to the fixing frame 1, and the support member 4 is also connected to the vehicle body.

[0057] The support member 4 and the fixing frame 1 are connected to the vehicle body together, thereby increasing the connection position between the trailer device and the vehicle body and improving the stability of the connection.

[0058] Optionally, the support member 4 is connected to the vehicle body along the up-down direction, and the fixing frame 1 is connected to the vehicle body along the front-back direction, so as to ensure the stability of the position of the trailer device.

[0059] Optionally, the support member 4 is connected to the rear floor longitudinal beam.

[0060] In some embodiments, see Figure 5The support member 4 includes a first support portion 401, a connecting portion 403 and a second support portion 402 which are distributed in sequence at an angle. The first support portion 401 is connected to the fixing frame 1, and the second support portion 402 is connected to the vehicle body.

[0061] The connection portion 403 can increase the angle between the first support portion 401 and the second support portion 402, thereby preventing the angle between the first support portion 401 and the second support portion 402 from being too small, which may lead to stress concentration at that location and thus easily cause fracture. In addition, the first support portion 401 is attached to the fixing frame 1, and the second support portion 402 is attached to the vehicle body, which increases the connection stability of the support member 4.

[0062] Based on the same inventive concept, the utility model also provides a vehicle, which includes any one of the above-mentioned trailer devices.

[0063] The vehicle provided by the utility model adopts the above-mentioned trailer device, and the mounting member 2 is inserted into the receiving groove provided in the fixing frame 1, thereby increasing the contact area with the fixing frame 1 and improving the tightness of the connection. A reinforcement member 3 is provided outside the mounting member 2, and the reinforcement member 3 is connected to the fixing frame 1, which not only increases the strength of the mounting member 2, but also limits the mounting member 2 in the front and rear directions, further increasing the stability and firmness of the connection between the mounting member 2 and the fixing frame 1. In addition, since the mounting member 2 is provided with a locking groove, the trailer hook is inserted into the locking groove, which improves the connection firmness between the trailer hook and the mounting member 2 compared to the welding or screwing installation method. The utility model avoids the separation of the towed object and the vehicle during the towing process by increasing the stability and firmness of the connection between the mounting member 2 and the fixing frame 1, and the trailer hook and the mounting member 2, thereby improving the reliability and safety of the towing process.

[0064] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A trailer device, characterized in that: include: A fixing frame (1) is used to be connected to the vehicle body, and the fixing frame (1) is provided with a receiving groove; A mounting member (2) is inserted into the receiving groove and connected to the fixing frame (1), wherein the mounting member (2) is provided with a locking groove for receiving a trailer hook; and A reinforcing member (3) is connected to the fixing frame (1) and is arranged corresponding to the mounting member (2).

2. The trailer device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The accommodating groove is arranged at the top or the bottom of the fixing frame (1), the accommodating groove comprises a limiting area (1012) and a mounting area (1011) located at least on one side of the limiting area (1012) in the left-right direction, the limiting area (1012) is connected to the outside in the front-to-back direction, the mounting member (2) comprises a limiting portion (201) and a mounting portion (202) located at least on one side of the limiting portion (201) in the left-to-right direction, the limiting portion (201) is inserted in the limiting area (1012) and extends to the outside of the limiting area (1012) in the front-to-back direction, the mounting portion (202) is inserted in the mounting area (1011) and connected to the fixing frame (1).

3. The trailer device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The reinforcing member (3) comprises a reinforcing area (301) and fixing areas (302) arranged on opposite sides of the reinforcing area (301); the reinforcing area (301) is adapted to the outer peripheral surface of the mounting member (2) and is arranged corresponding to the limiting portion (201); the reinforcing area (301) limits the limiting portion (201) in the front-rear direction; and the fixing area (302) is connected to the fixing frame (1).

4. The trailer device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing frame (1) comprises: A crossbeam (101) extends in a left-right direction, and the receiving groove is provided on the crossbeam (101); The mounting bracket (102) comprises a connecting plate (1021) and a mounting plate (1022) which are distributed at an angle, wherein the connecting plate (1021) is connected to the end of the crossbeam (101), and the mounting plate (1022) is connected to the vehicle body.

5. The trailer device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The connecting plate (1021) is provided with a connecting hole (1024) adapted to the crossbeam (101), and the crossbeam (101) is inserted into the connecting hole (1024).

6. The trailer device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The mounting bracket (102) further comprises a reinforcing member (1023) respectively connected to the connecting plate (1021) and the mounting plate (1022).

7. The trailer device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The fixing frame (1) further comprises a reinforcing member (5) respectively connected to the connecting plate (1021) and the crossbeam (101).

8. The trailer device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The trailer device also includes a support member (4) connected to the fixing frame (1), and the support member (4) is also connected to the vehicle body.

9. The trailer device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The support member (4) comprises a first support portion (401), a connecting portion (403) and a second support portion (402) which are sequentially distributed at an angle, the first support portion (401) being connected to the fixing frame (1), and the second support portion (402) being connected to the vehicle body.

10. A vehicle, characterized in that A trailer device according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

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